Damien Newton
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Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.
Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Rideshare giant Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is pushing a ballot measure in California that has ignited fierce debate among trial lawyers, consumer advocates, and...
4 News Stories You Might Have Missed from the End of Last Year and Start of This One
Here at Next we don't aspire to cover every news story in the city, just to add context or go deeper on as many...
Reminder: New Car Parking Rates on January 12
Starting January 12, motorists will see a mix of higher hourly rates and new discounts as Santa Monica rolls out a revised parking pricing...
Don’t Forget Our EOY Fundraising Drive, or the AMA Podcast with Me!
On Friday, I challenged readers to help us make a weekend fundraising goal of $2,500 and if we made it, I would do an...
State’s Fair Political Practices Committee Discourages Activists from Seeking Public Office
A ruling by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) could have far-reaching implications for political activists seeking part-time political offices.Santa Monica Mayor Pro...
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Kool Happenings: What We Were Not and a Shocking Choice
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Eyes on the Street: Back to School Traffic Calming Edition
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified schools are back in session today,...
OPA Update 8/20/26: Sunday Funday Farmers Market ON Main St., Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (TODAY/Thursday), First of School Today, & Other...
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...

